Welcome to the Swimming Edge High Performance Swim Camp!
Thank you for participating in our High Performance Swim Camp. We are looking forward to another fun-filled
and exciting summer! The camp is sponsored by Finis and World Swimming Prospects with all participants
receiving some special discounts following the camp. Swimming Edge provides world-class, high-level
technique instruction that augments the club swimmers training program to advance their performance and
potential. Our programs have been endorsed by some of the greatest minds in competitive swimming.
We are very proud of our experienced and enthusiastic staff, which consists of National Team coaches,
university student athletes, National Team swimmers and graduates. Our program provides an incredible
opportunity to accelerate the learning of world class swimming skills, while also providing an exciting and
enjoyable week of activities building friendships.
This Parents’ Guide contains important information that you need regarding required equipment, daily
schedules, busing procedures, extended care service and many other items. Please review this package in its
entirety. If you have any other questions that haven’t been answered here, please contact me at 647 385
8344.
We look forward to sharing this summer with you and are committed to providing the best camp experience
possible.
See you soon!
Eric Anderson
Program Director
(647) 385 8344
[email protected]
www.swimmingedge.ca
Parents Handbook – Performance Swim Camp, Summer 2016
General Information
Swim Camp Contacts: Eric Anderson (Swimming Edge Program Director) 647-385-8344
Absences, Arriving Late, Leaving Early
It is imperative that we are aware if your child will be absent, late or leaving early! Please call Eric at 647 385 8344 or
send a note with your child prior to the day of absence. For your child’s safety, we will be calling home for any
unannounced late or absent campers.
Lunch Program
Nutritious and delicious, delivered to your camper each day! Lunch is included in the High Performance Residential and
Day Camp.
Clothing at Camp
In order to ensure a safe camp experience, please ensure the following when considering attire for camp:
T-Shirt & Shorts: The camp t-shirt must be worn as part of the daily uniform. Check your camp checklist for details..
Comfortable running shoes (no sandals, flip-flops, or “heelies”)
Lost & Found: Label it!
Going to camp, school, or even just out the door - add children to the mix and things seem to go missing quickly.
Health & Safety at Camp
Medical Information Changes: Please keep us up-to-date! Please login to your online account to make any postregistration changes. If you make changes in the week prior to camp, please contact us at 647 385 8344 to notify us.
Medications: Please send your camper with any required medications, to be stored with the campers belongings, or the
camp staff, and make sure you have outlined use with the camp coordinator.
First Aid @ Camp: In the event of an emergency, the Emergency Contact Person identified on your registration forms
will be notified.
Extreme Heat Alerts: At times during the summer, Environment Canada will release an extreme heat advisory. This
advisory happens whenever the humidity reaches a level where extreme activity is considered unsafe. During these
times, all camps will begin running their extreme heat plans featuring:
Extra water breaks
Minimal direct sun exposure
Reduced activities during the mid-afternoon
Please note that our camp is designed to run some activities outdoors. Modified programming will take place. Full camp
refunds will not be provided because of extreme heat.
Zero Tolerance for abusive behaviour directed at campers or staff. This includes physically and verbally abusive
behaviour. Parents will be contacted and participants may be expelled from the camp at the parents’ expense. Refunds
will not be provided. This policy will be strictly enforced.
Parents Handbook – Performance Swim Camp, Summer 2016
Nut-Free Camp & Lunches
Many campers have fatal allergies to nuts. Do not send any nut-based products to camp!
This includes all nut-based products including: peanut butter, chocolate bars, squares, cookies and other items
including nuts.
We appreciate your attention to items being placed in your child’s lunch.
Camp Locations
The Recreation, Athletics and Wellness Center is located in building 1825. A beautiful university campus with ample
space for outdoor activities.
Camp Bus
The Swim Camp Home Base is the University of Toronto Mississauga pool. Residential Campers will be bussed from our
host hotel, the Holiday Inn Toronto/Mississauga located at 2125 N Sheridan Way, Mississauga On to and from the pool
and to other activities.
Parents Handbook – Performance Swim Camp, Summer 2016
Getting to Camp
Camp Staff will greet all day campers in the lobby of the recreation and athletics facility.
Walking, Biking Home
If your child is planning on walking or riding their bike home (or to another location on campus), for safety reasons we
request that you indicate such during registration.
Drop Off/Pick Up
Drop off is right in front of the doors of the athletics center. If you wish to park and come in with your camper pleae
enter the parking lot directly opposite to the entrance and you will have to pay for parking. The same applies to pick up,
it can be a congested area so please park in the parking lot if you are going to come in.
Daily Equipment Checklist
Bathing Suit and Towel: Campers are in the water twice daily – please plan accordingly when packing
suits and towels.
Two pairs of goggles
Swim Cap
Shorts (suitable for dryland training)
T-Shirt (other than camp shirt)
Sneakers
Water bottle (don’t forget to put your name on it)
Lock for the change room lockers
Deck/shower shoes
Lunch (day campers only)
High Performance: Residential Equipment Checklist
Pajamas
Enough clothing for the entire week (there will be no opportunity to do laundry)
toiletries
Book, cards, or other quiet activities for time in the hotel
Medication if needed.
Please do not bring video game systems, jewelry, personal music players or anything else of value. There is no safe
place to store these items.
Parents Handbook – Performance Swim Camp, Summer 2016
High Performance Swim Camp Schedule – Residential Campers
0645-0715
0730
0800-1000
1030-1200
1200-1pm
1-1:40
2-4pm
4-5pm
5-6pm
6-9pm
10pm
Breakfast
Depart for UTM
Skills and Drills for World Class Technique
Physical Literacy, Stretching/Strengthening Programming
Lunch
Video Analysis of World Class Technique
Stroke Reliability and Technique Consolidation
Outdoor Activity
Dinner
Organized Evening Activity
Lights Out
High Performance Swim Camp – Day Campers
0740
0800-0930
1000-1200
1200-1pm
1-1:40
2-3:30pm
4-6pm
6:15-6:30pm
Dropoff
Physical Literacy, Stretching/Strengthening Programming
Skills and Drills for World Class Technique
Lunch
Video Analysis of World Class Technique
Outdoor Activity
Stroke Reliability and Technique Consolidation
Pick up
All swimmers complete a 100m Individual Medley Assessment on the first day of the camp and stroke technique is
critiqued, reviewed and refined throughout the week. All campers are provided a copy of their video. The morning
workouts will focus on developing skills of one stroke each day. The afternoon workout will center around maintaining
technical reliability under higher velocity swimming. At the end of the camp we will once again video a 100IM to
demonstrate the improvements to the athletes.
Parents Handbook – Performance Swim Camp, Summer 2016